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tricycle

verb

  1. to ride a tricycle (three-wheeled velocipede)
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noun

  1. three-wheeled self-powered vehicle
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/ / /ˈtɹaɪˌsɪkəl/

noun

Etymology: From French tricycle. By surface analysis, tri- + cycle.

  1. A cycle with three wheels, powered by pedals and usually intended for young children.

    [S]o I rode home on my brand new tricycle to find the rest of the family parked in front of the box.

  2. An autorickshaw; A motorized cycle rickshaw (usually a roofed motorcycle with sidecar, often available for hire in the manner of a taxi)

verb

Etymology: From French tricycle. By surface analysis, tri- + cycle.

  1. To ride a tricycle.

    The child tricycled around the driveway until dark.